When Colin Clark, the wealthy son of a nobleman, was twenty-three, he worked as a third assistant director for Sir Laurence Olivier on the set of THE PRINCE AND THE SHOWGIRL. The movie co-starred Olivier … more
I remember when I was in Hollywood a few years ago and was on the Walk of Fame. Out of all of the stars, the one that I saw the most people taking pictures of and literally laying next to on the … more
The troubled production of “The Prince and the Showgirl” in 1957, as seen through the eyes of a young crewman, focuses on the emotionally fragile Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams). Her crippling … more
MY WEEK WITH MARILYN Written by Adrian Hodges Directed by Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne and Kenneth Branagh Marilyn Monroe: All people see is Marilyn Monroe. As … more
Much akin to his porcine Shakespeare screen adaptations, Branagh's interpretation jettisons most of Shelley's thematic substance in lieu of overwrought performances, hokey SFX and his own toned, glistening … more
First of all, I usually hate musicals and adaptations of Shakespeare's' plays, not because I don't like them but because they're often done so poorly. Movie musicals too often veer towards … more
First of all, I usually hate musicals and adaptations of Shakespeare's' plays, not because I don't like them but because they're often done so poorly. Movie musicals too often veer towards the outright … more
The year is 1794, Captain Robert Walton and his crew are attempting to sail there ship to the top of the world and by doing so sail there way into the history books. However, unforeseen events traps Walton's … more